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With the final round of F1 pre-season testing coming to a close in Bahrain and the lights ready to go out in Melbourne in less than two weeks’ time, eleven teams are adding final touches to their roster and confirming their reserve and development drivers for the 2026 season. As 22 drivers line up on…
After gaining valuable mileage in Formula 2 and heading into his second FIA Formula 3 campaign, James Wharton believes F3 in 2026 could be the toughest season yet, but one he feels more prepared than ever for with PREMA Racing. With a strengthened grid, a return to familiar surroundings, and a clear focus on consistency,…
With the F1 2026 testing done and dusted, here’s a compilation of lap count of both the Bahrain tests, along with combination of both Bahrain and Barcelona shakedown. With lap times not hugely important in pre-season F1 tests, the lap count helps to understand where everyone stands, especially in terms of reliability which is key…
Rodin Motorsport Team Manager Sam Waple says their Formula 3 line up is entering the 2026 season stronger than they were at the end of 2025, following an intensive winter programme and a productive F3 pre-season test in Barcelona. The Farnham-based outfit completed 559 laps across three days in Spain, with all three drivers, Pedro…
Optimum Motorsport will embark on its most ambitious GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS programme to date in 2026. The British squad will field two cars in the Endurance Cup and, crucially, will add a Sprint Cup entry for the first time, thereby contesting the full 10-round championship. As a result, the McLaren outfit…
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed an emphatic statement of intent for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS, unveiling a formidable 16-car campaign across both the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup. With 10 cars committed to Endurance and six to Sprint competition, the Affalterbach manufacturer signals its determination to dominate Europe’s premier GT3 championship. As…
Isack Hadjar is set to begin his sophomore season in F1 with Red Bull in 2026. The Frenchman was promoted to the main Red Bull F1 team following his debut season with Racing Bulls. Hadjar had his first taste of the RB22 at Barcelona and Bahrain during the pre-season test sessions. The 2026 F1 pre-season…
Ferrari-backed Dino Beganovic is aiming for a stronger season with DAMS Lucas Oil as he enters his second F2 campaign in 2026. The 22 year-old returns to the team he made his F2 debut with in 2024, following a year with Hitech TGR in which he finished 7th in the Drivers’ Standings with 116 points….
Williams F1 reserve driver Luke Browning has walked away from a huge crash in Super Formula testing at the Suzuka circuit in Japan. On a very wet day at the legendary Japanese track, the British driver aquaplaned and lost the car at 130R. His car flipped and eventually landed between the barrier and some fencing….
Trident Team Manager Giacomo Ricci believes the competition in the FIA F3 Championship could intensify this season, but ended pre-season testing feeling confident about his squad’s form. After three productive days in Barcelona, the Italian team displayed strong pace from the start. Freddie Slater topped the times on the first two days and stayed within…
